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Making a will is one of the most important things anyone can do. In England and Wales, the law surrounding making a valid will is contained in the Wills Act 1837. WhatsApp wasn’t even a digital dream in its designer’s eye when the Wills Act came into force! This article will seek to answer whether … Read more
The Autumn Budget 2024 introduced some unexpected provisions regarding Inheritance Tax (IHT) that have wide-ranging implications for those whose estates are likely to be subject to IHT following their death. Inheritance Tax is payable on an estate with a net value of more than £325,000. Any estate above that figure is charged at a flat … Read more
We are all familiar with lasting Powers of Attorney, which allows individuals to appoint an attorney to manage their personal affairs if they cannot do so themselves. A business lasting power of attorney operates on the same basis. It is a document that appoints an attorney to deal with your business affairs and make decisions … Read more
Chancellor’s Spring Statement signals opportunities for defence, construction, and tech sectors Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered a confident Spring Statement, aiming to instil certainty at home amid growing global uncertainty, highlighting opportunities for businesses — particularly in construction, defence, and tech — to benefit from the government’s growth plans. Setting out strategies designed to boost defence … Read more
There are always tensions between landlord and tenant when negotiating a commercial lease. That is why it is important to understand the key points to negotiate in the commercial lease. You should also seek legal advice from a commercial property solicitor. When you engage a commercial property solicitor, they will explain the key points in … Read more
Legal expenses insurance is insurance cover you can purchase to insure against potential future legal costs. It is also possible to purchase legal expenses insurance in certain circumstances to cover costs of proceedings relating to an event that has already occurred. What does legal expenses insurance cover? Legal expenses insurance covers the cost of legal … Read more
The debate surrounding carers rumbles on with what seems like an ever-expanding army of people looking after those who are not capable of looking after themselves, facing both financial and life challenges. Some look after others on a part-time basis, others on an almost full-time basis. Age is not a barrier to being a carer. … Read more
A will that was hand-written on the back of two cardboard food packages has been confirmed as legally binding by the High Court. In an unusual twist, Malcolm Chenery used a Young’s frozen fish box and a Mr Kipling mince pie box to set out his wishes, leaving his £180,000 estate — including a three-bedroom … Read more
Trustees have a wide range of responsibilities when administering the trust estate under their charge. What is a trustee? A trustee is a person or a firm that holds and administers property or assets held in a trust for the benefit of a third party. A trust can be created for a variety of purposes. … Read more
SJP Law are proud to maintain our rankings in two practice areas in Yorkshire and the Humber in the 2025 Legal 500 rankings: We are delighted to have moved to Tier 2 in the Clinical Negligence: Claimant category for Yorkshire and the Humber. The Legal 500 directory is an independently published guide that ranks law … Read more
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